MOUNTRATH/BALLYFIN

Our next meeting is back indoors. Judging of our theme of ‘DETAIL’ for March on the night. Please take note of the themes for upcoming months so you can be working on them. April = Portraits, May = Sport, June = Work. New members always welcome, membership only €10.00.

DAFFODIL DAY

This year Daffodil day will take place on Friday March 28. All donations and sales of daffodils will be greatly appreciated.

BALLYFIN NS

The parents council of Ballyfin NS will be hosting a cake sale and Easter raffle in the school hall on March 23 after 10am mass. There will be tea/coffee, a cake sale, a draw for numerous prizes including a dinner for two at the prestigious Ballyfin House.

COMMUNITY ALERT

Ballyfin Community Alert is currently setting up a text alert system in conjunction with the Garda Siochána as a crime preventative measure in the area. We are holding our first registration session for anyone interested on Sunday March 23 after 10am mass in the community centre. Cost €20 per phone. Contact Sheila on 086 1570145 for more information.

LADIES FOOTBALL

All age groups & skill levels wanted to join. Training resumes on March 31 from 6-7pm in Burke’s Field, Shannon Rd. Call 085-1119550 for details.

BRIDIDINE PAST PUPILS

There will be a Brigidine Past Pupils’ Lunch on Sunday April 6 at 1pm in the Kaedeen Hotel, Newbridge. If interested, please contact Maeve at 087 6569975.

HEART FOUNDATION

The Mountrath branch of the Laois Heart Foundation will hold their monthly meeting in the Cosy Cafe, The Square Mountrath tonight Tuesday March 18 at 8 pm

Late Ann Peters

Condolences to the family of the late Ann Peters of Patrick Street, Mountrath who died at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on March 9. Deeply regretted by her sister, brother, extended family relatives and friends. Repose at Burke’s Funeral Home. Removal to St Fintan’s Church Mountrath for Funeral Mass followed by Burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery.

Late Mary Tobin

Condolences to the family of the late Mary Tobin (née Gillman) of 20 Fr. O’Connor Cresent, Mountrath who died on March 8 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Jim, sadly missed by her son Seamus, daughters Mary, Breda, Cait, Jackie, Luchia and Geraldine, extended family relatives, and friends. Reposed at her home. Removal to St Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Funeral Mass with burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery.

Late Mary FOYLE

Condolences to the family of the late Mary Foyle of Patrick Street, Mountrath who died on March 6. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Matthew extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposed at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown. Removal to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath for Funeral Mass at 11.30am with burial immediately afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath. Donations if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin.

Knitting

The knitting group continues to meet every Friday morning 10:30-12:30. New members always welcome

LAOIS HOSPICE

The sale of jam continues in Costcutters Mountrath and Phelan’s Shop Castletown. We would like to thank everyone for their support for this worthy cause by buying jam and donating fruit.

OUTDOOR GYM

The outdoor gym in the local amenity park can be used by all ages. We would encourage all local clubs and groups to use this facility.

COUNTRY MARKETS

Mountrath Country Markets is open every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon in The Macra Hall on Main Street. Come and see for yourself. To place an order phone 87 32510 or 8735368.

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